understand meaning and definition

UNDERSTAND verb

Definition of understand (verb)

1. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
   • "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means"
2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
   • "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea"
   • synonyms: realise, realize, see
3. make sense of a language
   • "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?"
   • synonyms: interpret, read, translate
4. believe to be the case
   • "I understand you have no previous experience?"
   • synonyms: infer
5. be understanding of
   • "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
   • synonyms: empathise, empathize, sympathise, sympathize